Christopher Cayten

Biography: Mr. Cayten is a Partner and Managing Director of CodeGreen Solutions, a leading sustainability and energy efficiency consulting firm based in New York City. Mr. Cayten has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability consulting, architecture and development in commercial real estate in New York City and overseas. Mr. Cayten works with private and public sector leaders to improve the sustainability of the built environment while delivering positive value to building owners, occupiers and investors. Chris has extensive experience developing and implementing strategic energy efficiency and sustainability programs for more than 300 million sf of commercial property around the country including many of the largest commercial portfolios in New York City. Mr. Cayten has worked closely with the NYC Mayor's Office since 2009 supporting their voluntary and mandatory energy efficiency programs for new and existing buildings to help the city reach its ambitious 80% carbon reduction goal by 2050. Mr. Cayten holds a master’s degree from the Yale School of Architecture and has spoken domestically and internationally about sustainable real estate and energy efficiency policy. He is Chair of the BOMA-NY Energy and Sustainability Committee. He sits on the Advisory Council to the New York City Climate Museum, and is an active member of Urban Green Council, and serves on the REBNY sustainability committee.